Switch structure



Sept. 15, 1931. G. s. FLORUS 1,823,826

SWITCH STRUCTURE Filed Feb. 8, 192B 47 1 N L. 1 -1 da jg @f 29 GC WeSFZOr INVEN OR ATYORNEY Patented Sept. 15, 1931 UNITED STATES GEORGE S. FLORUS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SWITCH STRUCTURE Application filed February 8, 1928. Serial No. 252,855.

This invention relates to certain novel improvements in switch structures and has for its principal object the provision of the improved construction of this character which will be highly efficient in use and economical in manufacture.

Among the several objects of the invention is to provide a switch structure adaptable for mounting on a conduit or steering column of an automobile for expeditious operation.

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Fig. 2 is a sectional detail view taken substantially on line 2-2 of Fig. 1, and

Fig. 3 is an enlarged detail view of certain elements of the switch proper embodied in the invention.

Referring to the drawings 10 indicates a conduit or a steering column of an automobile. Mounted on this conduit is a grooved collar 11 which may be made in two parts for expeditious mounting on the conduit or column. Below this collar is a ring 12 comprising an upper section 13 and a lower section 15 secured together by bolts and nuts 16.

I This ring likewise may be made in two parts for expeditious mounting upon the conduit or column. The ring provides an extended portion 17 and this extended portion provide a recess 18 opening outwardly as at 19 from the ring. Mounted within the extension 17 and having its end portions 20 positioned in recess 21 formed in the extension 17 is a vertically extending pin 22.

A conductor plate is indicated at 23 and the end portion 24 of this plate 23 extends through an opening 25 formed in the extension 17 and this end portion carries a screw 26 for connecting a terminal wire 27 to the plate 23. The inner end portion of plate 23 embraces the lower end portion of the pin 22.

Secured within the extension 17 opposite the plate 23 is a conductor plate 28 to which is adapted to be secured to a conductive wire 29. Loosely mounted upon the pin 22 is an arm .30 adapted to be swung into and out of engagement with the plate 28. The outer end portion of this arm 30 has a downwardly extending portion 31 which engages the plate 28 and secured to this end portion is one end portion 32 of a spring 33. The opposite end portion of the spring 33 is connected as at 34: to an operating arm 35 pivotally supported by the pin 22. This operating arm 35 includes an extension 36 providing a substantially V-shaped head 37. Engaging this head 37 is a stud 38 formed as a part of an operating handle 39. This operating handle 39 is included as a part of a ring 40 operably arranged in the groove of the collar 11.

By oscillating the ring 40 within the groove of the collar 11 the head 37 will pivot the arm 35 and as this arm 35 is pivoted the spring 33 will act to throw the arm 30 into and from contact with the plate 28.

By the use of a switch constructed in the manner herein set forth it will be apparent that the switch may be expeditiously operated when mounted upon a conduit or steering column of an automobile.

While I have illustrated and described the I preferred form of construction for carrying my invention into effect, this is capable of variation and modification, without departing from the spirit of the invention. I, therefore, do not wish to be limited to the precise details of construction set forth, but desire to avail myself of such variation and modifications as come within the scope of the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent is: I

In combination with the steering column of an automotive vehicle, an annular member having an annular opening therein and formed from cooperating sections, said sections including cooperating arms adapted to extend outwardly from said column, the lower of said arms having a recess formed in its upper side, a contact plate mounted in said recess, a second contact plate mounted in said recess, an arm pivotally mounted in said re cess, another arm pivotally mounted in said 7 recess, means for electrically connecting said second named contact plate with said pivotally mounted arms, spring means for interconnecting said pivotal arms whereby when one of said pivotal arms is moved the, other of said pivotal arms will be moved to and from engagement with said first named C0111 tact plate, and annular member adapted to be mounted on said steering column above said ring member and having an annular groove formed in the periphery thereof, a ring slidably mounted in said groove and including a portion projecting outwardly therefrom and downwardly toward said annular memberto define a handle member, a stud on said handle member, one of said pivotal arms extending outwardly from said recess and hava, notch formed in the. outer end thereof I whereby when. said stud, may be disposed therein, so that when said ring is moved 7' throughsaid groove by manipulation or, said handlev member movement Willbe imparted to said'pivotal arms. In testimony whereof I' afiix my signature;

' 'GEORGE S. FLOV'RUS. 

